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Friday, May 1
 

7:15am CDT

Gemini in Classroom
Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 12
With Gemini in Classroom, you have access to powerful tools at your fingertips. From planning to creating instructional materials and assessments, Gemini in Classroom makes it easy to go from idea to first draft. You can generate resources based on your grade level, topic or learning objective. All without leaving Classroom. Come see what Gemini in Classroom can do for you!

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Speakers
avatar for Mickie Mueller

Mickie Mueller

Educational Technology Consultant
With over three decades of experience in education, Mickie specializes in creating engaging, relevant professional development for teachers. She has a passion for educational technology and can break down any tool so that teachers can understand immediately how to get the most out... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 12
  Featured Speaker

7:15am CDT

Greatest H.I.T.S. - High Impact Teaching Strategies
Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 1
In this hands-on session, we will explore a variety of high-impact teaching strategies and discover research-based practices that can be used to improve student learning outcomes and engagement. We will also take a look at how you can integrate them into any content area as well as how technology can help them become a greatest HIT!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Watson

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech
Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 1
  Featured Speaker

10:15am CDT

AI: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 12
In this session we are going to cut through the AI hype and talk about what teachers really need to know when it comes to artificial intelligence. While AI has made our lives easier, that comes at a price. Are we really, thoughtfully considering the bad and the ugly of AI? Or are we just focusing on the good? This session will give you lots to think about!

Resources


Speakers
avatar for Mickie Mueller

Mickie Mueller

Educational Technology Consultant
With over three decades of experience in education, Mickie specializes in creating engaging, relevant professional development for teachers. She has a passion for educational technology and can break down any tool so that teachers can understand immediately how to get the most out... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 12
  Featured Speaker

10:15am CDT

I've Got the Magic in Canva AI
Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 1
Explore the capabilities of AI in Canva's Magic Studio with "I've Got the Magic in Canva AI". This experience focuses on essential AI tools such as Magic Write, Magic Design, and Magic Media, allowing you to efficiently create content. Learn practical applications including text-to-image creation, auto-resizing, and format switching. Improve the efficiency of your creative projects with AI-driven tools and safeguard your data with built-in security controls.

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Watson

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech
Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 1
  Featured Speaker

10:15am CDT

Vibe Coding with A.I.
Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 6
See how any teacher can use A.I. to generate simple code for ideas you thought maybe needed a computer science degree for

Speakers
RO
Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 6
  Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

Come on Down! Review Game
Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 6
Bring game show excitement to your classroom with a customizable review format inspired by classic pricing games.
Speakers
RO
Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 6
  Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

Lights, Camera, Lesson! Creating with Google Vids
Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 12
Google Vids is the simple video editing tool you’ve been searching for! With Vids’ familiar and intuitive interface, you and your students will be creating videos in no time. This session will cover all the Vids options, from recording yourself or your screen to converting your slides into videos to starting with a beautifully designed template. Google Vids will have you and your students creating and remixing like master video editors!

Resources

Speakers
avatar for Mickie Mueller

Mickie Mueller

Educational Technology Consultant
With over three decades of experience in education, Mickie specializes in creating engaging, relevant professional development for teachers. She has a passion for educational technology and can break down any tool so that teachers can understand immediately how to get the most out... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 12
  Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

Total Request Live: The Ultimate Countdown of Adobe Express AI Tools
Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 1
Live from NETA…it’s TRL! Step into the studio for a countdown of the hottest AI features in Adobe Express. Just like chart-topping hits, we’re ranking the "Fan Favorite" tools that will have your students screaming with joy! Whether you’re a solo artist or part of a teaching supergroup, you’ll leave with a backstage pass to faster workflows and "World Premiere" ready materials. Join us to see what hits number one!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access


Speakers
avatar for Courtney Watson

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech
Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 1
  Featured Speaker

11:15am CDT

VR in Education: Building an Immersive Environment for Students
Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 3
Discover how DHE and Meta VR are supporting career and technical education through immersive learning experiences that prepare students for real-world success. This session explores scalable VR solutions that enhance engagement, build practical skills, and bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce demands. Join us to see how forward-thinking institutions are leveraging VR to empower both educators and IT leaders with innovative, future-ready tools.
Speakers
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Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 3
  Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Brand Your Classroom or School using A.I.
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 6
Transform your classroom or even your entire into a recognizable, high-energy brand that builds culture, pride, and student buy-in.
Speakers
RO
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 6
  Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Smells Like Google Spirit
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 1
It’s time to trade in your flannel for some Google flair! Join this grunge-themed session to discover how Google tools can help you create lessons that rock. Explore fan-favorite apps, hidden gems, and time-saving hacks that make teaching smoother and learning louder. From hidden Chrome hacks to must-try Google Workspace features, this session will help you feel like a true Google legend!

***Create your account in friEdOnline for easy access to our NETA friEdHub. The link for the presentations will be shared during sessions!
Instructions on creating your account: fried.tech/hub-access
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Watson

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, friEdTech
Courtney is a Lead Learning Guide at friEdTechnology who is passionate about equipping all learners with the necessary tools to help them become successful and ensuring they have fun while learning. With twenty-plus years of experience, Courtney is a certified educator and trainer... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 1
  Featured Speaker

1:00pm CDT

Vibe Coding 101
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 12
Have you ever needed a simple review game for your students but just can’t find the right one? Or the game that you do find is filled with ads? Why not try coding your own review game using AI! Vibe coding allows anyone to create applications by describing ideas in natural language. During this session you will be able to get your vibe on as you try building applications using popular, free chatbots like Canva AI, Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude. Come with your ideas and be ready to vibe!

Resources
Speakers
avatar for Mickie Mueller

Mickie Mueller

Educational Technology Consultant
With over three decades of experience in education, Mickie specializes in creating engaging, relevant professional development for teachers. She has a passion for educational technology and can break down any tool so that teachers can understand immediately how to get the most out... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 12
  Featured Speaker
 

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